Natural hot spring concentrated liquid

Abstract

To provide a mineral comprising metal elements that are essential trace elements to a living body like an animal, a plant or the like, as a liquid, enabling mineral intake at an amount required for the living body and high absorption rate, and to control of hydrogen ion concentration in hot spring freely by electrolysis of components included in hot spring.SOLUTION: A metallic solution is obtained by stirring a liquid having been through electrolysis of natural hot spring water, followed by treatments by a strong acid and a strong alkali, minerals, and ores including plant components, wherein the metallic solution includes inorganic materials and has properties of oxidation of these.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a natural hot spring concentrate that produces a strongly acidic liquid on one electrode side and a strongly alkaline liquid on the other electrode side by electrolyzing a natural hot spring, adds ores containing hot spring components to the electrolyzed natural hot spring, and dissolves metal ions in the ores in the natural hot spring with various compounds contained in the hot spring as auxiliary agents, thereby enhancing the hot spring components to provide a hot bath effect, replenishes mineral nutrients in body tissues, sterilizes, sterilizes, deodorizes, and eliminates bacteria in the natural hot spring, induces sleep by providing a hot bath effect when the water temperature is low, and improves the taste and provides nutrients by adding it to various foods as a seasoning.The present invention also relates to a natural hot spring concentrate that produces various spring qualities by freely changing the pH of the bath to alkaline or acidic, produces water and hot water suited to each individual, and dramatically improves the storage and transportability of natural hot springs to improve their resource value and promote the use of natural resources. [Background technology]

[0002] Natural minerals contain a variety of metallic elements in large amounts, ranging from major metals such as calcium, silicon, magnesium, and iron to trace metals. These minerals are generally essential trace elements for living organisms such as animals and plants.

[0003] Conventionally, these metal elements are generally provided in the form of natural hot springs, metals, or salts. However, it is difficult to actually ingest the amount required by the body from these sources. Even if they are actually ingested, they are not necessarily in a state that is easily absorbed by the body, and the potential absorption rate is low.

[0004] Acids secreted by plant roots form complexes (chelates) with aluminum, mainly in acidic soils, allowing the roots to absorb nutrients without interference, and the amount of absorption depends on the amount of organic acids released by the roots and the humic acid content of the soil.

[0005] Metal ions (minerals), which are hot spring components contained in natural hot springs, tend to be found in higher amounts in hot springs that are relatively highly acidic.

[0006] Because the majority of hot spring ingredients are water (hot water), the transportation and storage costs are high, which has limited their value as a resource.Currently, the only way to enjoy hot spring ingredients is to use them as bath salts, hot spring deposits, etc., to get the same hot spring feeling.

[0007] However, the active ingredients, which are derived from minerals, are insoluble in water and do not dissolve, so their effectiveness is limited.In addition, the pH (hydrogen ion exponent), which is one of the characteristics of hot spring water quality, varies from region to region, making it impossible to alternate between bathing in acidic and alkaline hot springs at the same time. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3872501 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] As a result of extensive research into how to enhance the minerals, which are active ingredients contained in natural hot springs, the inventors have noticed that the minerals contained in Japan's natural hot springs tend to be found in strong acidic springs, and that organic acids (root acids) produced by plant roots dissolve mineral minerals that exist mainly as solids in the soil, promoting their absorption. They have succeeded in creating strong acidic hot spring water and strong alkaline water by promoting electrolysis using sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate, etc., which are contained in hot spring ingredients, as auxiliary agents, and then adding soil and ores containing mineral ingredients to dissolve them in water, thereby dramatically increasing their concentration.

[0010] In addition, by using a similar technique to adjust the pH (hydrogen ion concentration), which is a determining factor in spring quality, it has become possible to use both alkaline and acidic hot springs at the same time in new hot spring therapy methods.

[0011] Therefore, by constructing plants incorporating this method at hot spring sources in various regions, it will be possible to add "preservation" and "means of transportation" to locally produced hot spring resources that have previously been directly pumped from the source, and this is expected to lead to more effective use of hot spring resources, preservation of rare resources, revival of dried-up hot spring sources, and diversity of hot spring methods such as home hot spring therapy.

[0012] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above points, and provides a natural hot spring concentrate that makes effective use of hot spring water by adjusting the pH (hydrogen ion exponent) to enhance the minerals, which are active ingredients contained in natural hot springs, and further provides a virus inactivating agent, liquid fertilizer, beverage, and bath additive that contain this natural hot spring concentrate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] In other words, the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment is a metal-containing solution obtained by electrolyzing natural hot spring water and stirring a liquid that has been treated with strong acid and strong alkali with minerals that contain mineral components, and is characterized by the fact that the metal-containing solution contains organic and inorganic substances and has the property of oxidizing these.

[0014] Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate may contain 1 to 20 mg / L of iron, 1 to 10 mg / L of magnesium, and 1 to 10 mg / L of potassium as main components of the metal-containing solution, and may have a specific gravity of 1.1 to 1.5 and a pH of 0.1 to 2.0.

[0015] Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate may contain iron, magnesium, and potassium as metal components of the metal-containing solution, and may further contain phosphorus, titanium, calcium, manganese, sodium, silicon, cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, zinc, and barium, and may be substantially free of arsenic, lead, mercury, and chromium.

[0016] Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate may be prepared as a virus inactivating agent containing the natural hot spring concentrate, a liquid fertilizer containing the natural hot spring concentrate, a beverage containing the natural hot spring concentrate, or a bath additive containing the natural hot spring concentrate. Effect of the Invention

[0017] The natural hot spring concentrate of the present invention is a metal-containing solution obtained by electrolyzing natural hot spring water and treating it with a strong acid and strong alkali, and stirring the liquid with minerals containing mineral components. The metal-containing solution contains organic and inorganic substances and has the property of oxidizing these, so it has the effect of improving the balance of mineral components in living organisms. The natural hot spring concentrate also exerts an inhibitory effect on viruses and bacteria. As a bath additive, the natural hot spring concentrate also contributes to raising the body temperature of the bather. Therefore, it has a range of applications as a constitution improvement agent, a virus inactivator, a bacterial growth inhibitor, liquid fertilizer, beverage, and bath additive. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a graph showing inhalation rates by method of ingestion. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of electrolysis. [Diagram 3] 1 is a block chart showing a method for producing a natural hot spring concentrate according to an embodiment. [Figure 4] This is the first measurement table by Oligoscan. [Diagram 5] This is the second measurement table by Oligoscan. [Figure 6] This is a bar graph comparing axillary temperatures. [Figure 7] This is a bar bluff comparing eardrum temperatures. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The inventor discovered that the mineral extracts many minerals in a form that is easily absorbed by the living body, and that the minerals not only enhance the hot spring ingredients but also enhance the hot bath effect, balance the mineral ingredients in the body, and have the usefulness of being antibacterial, deodorizing, and eliminating bacteria in the bath, inducing sleep by the hot bath effect at a low water temperature, i.e., at a low burden on the body, and can be added to various foods as a seasoning, and thus completed the present invention. In particular, the aforementioned Non-Patent Document 1 shows that the mineral is absorbed by oral or sublingual spray. According to Figure 1, the absorption rate by intravenous injection is the highest at 99%, while that by oral or sublingual spray is 95%. This is a higher result than that of tablets (10%), capsules (20%), transdermal patches (45%), sublingual liquids (50%), and intramuscular injections (80%).

[0020] Regarding the control of pH of natural hot springs using electrodes and hot spring components (electrolytes), sodium chloride contained in natural hot springs, or sodium sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, copper chloride, and magnesium are used as electrolytes in a two-chamber electrolytic cell to generate strongly acidic electrolytic water (liquid treated with strong acid) with a pH of 1.0 or less on the anode side. Electrolysis of hot spring water is a method of chemically decomposing compounds by applying a voltage to a compound solution, causing a reduction reaction on the cathode side and an oxidation reaction on the anode side. A strongly alkaline liquid is generated on the cathode side. Various soils and ores containing a lot of minerals are added to this strongly acidic hot spring, and the mixture is stirred with a strong spin to acidify the minerals and humic acid in the ore. In addition, fulvic acid, which dissolves alkaline, is dissolved by utilizing the strong alkali created on the cathode side. In addition, in order to manufacture appropriate electrodes, platinum, platinum iridium titanium, ruthenium titanium, iridium titanium oxide, etc. are used as electrodes for electrolysis depending on the quality of the hot spring.

[0021] In the above-mentioned mixing, soil near the source of the hot spring water is crushed and sorted into powder of 4 mesh or less. Natural hot spring water that has been strongly acidified to pH 1.0 or less by electrolysis is added to this powder, and the mixture is mixed, for example, at a high temperature of 80°C or more for about 6 hours at about 120 rpm. As a result, a metal-containing solution containing treated water obtained by electrolyzing the hot spring water and ores, etc. is prepared. The mixing device used for mixing may be any known mixing and mixing device capable of mixing and mixing earth, stones, soil, etc., and the inside of the device is treated with an acid-resistant corrosion-resistant treatment.

[0022] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of electrolysis in a two-chamber electrolytic cell. The hot spring water Ws treatment device 1 includes a treatment cell 10, a positive electrode 11, a negative electrode 12, and a power supply unit 13. The treatment cell 10 is divided into a positive electrode side and a negative electrode side by an ion exchange membrane 14. Hot spring water to be treated is poured into the treatment cell 10, and electricity is applied to the positive electrode 11 and the negative electrode 12. A salt such as potassium sulfate is poured into the negative electrode side cell 10c of the treatment cell 10. Anions such as sulfate ions generated through electrolysis permeate the ion exchange membrane 14 and move to the positive electrode side cell 10a of the treatment cell 10. In the positive electrode side cell 10a, a strong acid such as sulfuric acid is generated due to the influence of anions such as sulfate ions, and the hydrogen ion concentration (pH) of the positive electrode side cell 10a decreases.

[0023] The hot spring water in the positive electrode tank 10a is sprayed onto the ore 15 (ore storage tank), impurities are removed by a filter 16, and the water is returned to the positive electrode tank 10a. The hot spring water in the positive electrode tank 10a is highly acidic due to a drop in pH, and the ore is easily dissolved. The ore 15 is mainly rocks and soil from the hot spring water collection area. A pump 17 is used for the return flow. As a result, the minerals from the ore are further dissolved in the original hot spring water, and the spring quality of the hot spring water is improved to be rich in minerals. The spring quality of the hot spring water itself is supplemented with the mineral components of the hot spring water collection area, so the mineral components of each mineral are easily mixed together. In addition, the ore 15 may contain soil from the collection area, so organic acids in the soil are also dissolved and contribute to the change in the composition of the hot spring water.

[0024] [Reapplication of the principle of root acid] The effect of organic acids (malic acid, citric acid, etc.) and humic acid secreted from the roots of plants is that the carboxyl groups of organic acids (and phenolic hydroxyl groups in humic acids) allow plants to solubilize minerals in the soil and efficiently absorb various nutrients. The amount and type of organic acids released from roots in soil differs depending on the plant species. For example, wheat mainly secretes malic acid, while barley and corn secrete citric acid from their roots to absorb minerals. Considering the above factors comprehensively, it is presumed that the organic acids secreted from the roots and the humic acid in humic substances contribute to the solubilization of minerals, which are also components of hot springs, and this became the theoretical basis for completing the present invention.

[0025] Therefore, the purpose of the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment is to provide a liquid that allows the living body to ingest the necessary amount of minerals consisting of metal elements, which are essential trace elements for living organisms such as animals and plants, and has a high possible absorption rate. In addition, the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment inherits the properties disclosed in JP 2022-22697, which the inventor previously proposed. For this reason, it is useful as a cleaning solution in hot spring facilities and restaurants, and is considered to be effective in making safe cleaning products without using chemicals harmful to the human body.

[0026] Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment produces a concentrated, reduced bath liquid using minerals, which changes the way hot springs are used, which has been locally produced and consumed, and by providing a means of distribution and storage, it is considered effective in promoting utilization methods and increasing the value of hot springs as a resource.Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment produces a beverage using minerals, which is considered effective in effectively ingesting trace elements that cannot be fully ingested from food.

[0027] Additionally, the natural hot spring concentrates of the embodiments may be useful in producing mineral based hair care products and providing a natural hot spring concentrate with organic as well as inorganic oxidizing properties.

[0028] Additionally, natural spring concentrates of embodiments may be useful in producing mineral based oral care products and providing a natural spring concentrate with organic as well as inorganic oxidizing properties.

[0029] Additionally, the natural hot spring concentrates of the embodiments may be useful in producing mineral based body care products and providing a natural hot spring concentrate with organic as well as inorganic oxidizing properties.

[0030] Additionally, the natural hot spring concentrates of embodiments may be useful in producing mineral-based fertilizer products to enhance the growth of plants, fruits, and vegetables.

[0031] The embodiment of the natural hot spring concentrate that achieves this objective comprises the following technical means (1), (2), and (3).

[0032] (1) Soil from the vicinity of the natural spring source is added to natural hot spring water that has been electrolyzed and strongly oxidized and strongly alkaline. This results in a natural hot spring inorganic blend that has the characteristic of oxidizing and dissolving metals in the aqueous solution of organic and inorganic matter.

[0033] Here, the natural hot spring concentrate (metal-containing solution) of the embodiment is preferably composed of sodium: 100 to 200 mL / L, magnesium: 2000 to 4000 mL / L, silicon: 10 to 40 mL / L, phosphorus: 200 to 400 mL / L, potassium: 1000 to 4000 mL / L, calcium: 100 to 500 mL / L, titanium: 500 to 1000 mL / L, chromium: 3 to 20 mL / L, manganese: 50 to 200 mL / L, iron: 5000 to 30000 mL / L, cobalt: 2 to 10 mL / L, copper: 2 to 20 mL / L, zinc: 10 to 30 mL / L, germanium: 10 mL / L or less, selenium: 1 to 10 mL / L, and molybdenum: 5 mL / L or less.

[0034] Furthermore, the natural hot spring concentrate (metal-containing solution) of the embodiment preferably contains 170 mL / L sodium, 3000 mL / L magnesium, 28 mL / L silicon, 300 mL / L phosphorus, 2500 mL / L potassium, 400 mL / L calcium, 860 mL / L titanium, 8 mL / L chromium, 140 mL / L manganese, 10,000 mL / L iron, 4 mL / L cobalt, 8 mL / L copper, 17 mL / L zinc, 1 mL / L or less germanium, 5 mL / L selenium, and 0.5 mL / L or less molybdenum.

[0035] (2) The main components are 1-20g / L aluminum, 1-20g / L iron, 1-10g / L magnesium, and 1-10g / L potassium. The specific gravity is 1.1-1.5, and the pH is less than 0.1. Natural hot spring water is blended with inorganic substances.

[0036] (3) The natural hot spring concentrate (metal-containing solution) described in (1) above contains the metal components iron, magnesium, and potassium, and mostly contains metals consisting of phosphorus, titanium, calcium, manganese, sodium, silicon, cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, zinc, and barium, and is substantially free of arsenic, lead, and mercury.

[0037] In the embodiment, the natural hot spring concentrate is produced by collecting natural hot spring water from various hot spring sources and electrolyzing it, and then producing strong acidic water and strong alkaline water. Corrosive minerals, such as hot spring shale ore, found near the source of the natural hot spring are pretreated as necessary, then added to the electrolyzed hot spring water solution, and separated, stirred, and filtered to produce the concentrate. Pretreatment of the hot spring ore is adopted as necessary to efficiently produce strong acidic water and dissolve metal components in water by electrolysis, and the pretreatment is carried out, for example, by crushing or washing the weathered soil of the hot spring ore to an appropriate size.

[0038] After the pretreatment, the treatment with electrolyzed water can be carried out by applying strongly acidic or strongly alkaline natural hot spring water to the weathered soil of the hot spring ore for elution treatment. For this, strongly acidic or strongly alkaline electrolyzed water is used, which is generated by inserting electrodes into the natural hot spring. If necessary, it is preferable to carry out the electrolysis at a heated temperature, and this is continued until the necessary minerals and plant components are eluted from the hot spring ore.

[0039] Furthermore, the electrolytically treated product is subjected to solid-liquid separation, and separated into a liquid and a solid. For example, a filter press or the like is used as a solid-liquid separation means, and if necessary, further separation and purification are performed to separate a natural hot spring concentrate for oxidation treatment of organic matter and inorganic matter in water, which has the effect of oxidizing organic matter and inorganic matter. Specifically, the production process is shown in Figure 3.

[0040] The first step in the manufacturing process of a natural hot spring concentrate according to the embodiment is a step of excavating soil such as hot spring ore as raw soil (S1; raw soil excavation).

[0041] The second step is to dissolve the raw soil by placing electrodes in a tank containing the natural hot spring or water and performing electrolysis to produce strongly acidic and strongly alkaline hot springs (S2; electrolysis).

[0042] The third step is a step of mixing the strong acidic spring water and strong alkaline spring water generated in the second step with the raw soil excavated in the first step (S3; mixing).

[0043] The fourth step is to separate the stirred raw liquid into a slurry and a precipitate (S4; separation).

[0044] The fifth step is to remove the supernatant dissolved in the fourth step (S5; removing supernatant).

[0045] The sixth step is a step of filtering the precipitate generated in the fourth step using a filter press or the like to separate it into a dissolved liquid and a cake-like residue (S6; press separation).

[0046] The seventh step is to mix the dissolved liquid extracted in the sixth step with the supernatant liquid obtained in the fifth step (S7; liquid mixing).

[0047] The eighth step is to dry the residue (cake) left over from the sixth step and reuse it as a glass raw material or soil conditioner (S8; drying and reuse).

[0048] The ninth step is to filter the dissolved liquid extracted in the seventh step through a finer filter (S9; fine filtration).

[0049] The tenth step is to mix the final strongly acidic hot spring concentrate with the strongly alkaline natural hot spring solution that was created at the opposite pole in the second step (S10; mixing of both).

[0050] In the eleventh step, the concentrated hot spring water raw solution produced in the previous step is stored in a dedicated hot spring water tank (S11; Concentrated solution storage). For example, if the hot spring is Beppu hot spring, the hot spring water is stored as a concentrated hot spring solution of Beppu hot spring.

[0051] In the twelfth step, the concentrated natural hot spring liquid in the mixing tank is filled into containers such as bottles, PET bottles, cans, and plastic bags depending on the application, and turned into a product (S12; product filling).

[0052] The properties of the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment thus obtained are as follows. 1. Hot spring ingredient content: Contains more than 20% minerals by weight in terms of salts. 2. Hot spring ingredients: (1) Contains iron, magnesium, and potassium. (2) Contains most of the following elements: phosphorus, titanium, calcium, manganese, sodium, silicon, cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, zinc, and barium. (3) Contains no arsenic, lead or mercury. 3. The specific gravity is in the range of 1.0 to 1.54, and the pH is in the range of 0.1 to 2.05. Effects: By adding minerals from hot springs to natural hot springs, the quality of the spring water is greatly improved, and there are also benefits such as improved heat retention, moisturizing, and relief of lower back pain and rough skin.

[0053] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment is originally made from hot spring water and is supplemented with various mineral components. Therefore, it can be used as a bath additive. The natural hot spring concentrate is diluted to about 0.1 mL / L as an aqueous solution with a concentration of 50 to 5000 ppm for use in a home bath. The bath water is converted into hot spring water rich in mineral components, and the heat retention and moisturizing effects are enhanced. The water-soluble minerals can penetrate through the skin and replenish minerals. Therefore, bath additives for general households can be easily obtained. Hot spring therapy can be performed anywhere without mining or transporting hot springs. In other words, by using the natural hot spring concentrate, a hot spring therapy bathing method can be realized in a home bathtub, a public bath, or other facility.

[0054] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment is rich in minerals and is therefore utilized as a liquid fertilizer for agricultural crops and horticultural plants. In addition to being sprayed on farm fields and paddy fields, it can also be used to disinfect paddy rice. This is because, as will be described in the examples below, it has been found to have antiviral and bacterial suppression effects. Therefore, in addition to replenishing the minerals in farm fields and paddy fields, it is also useful as an agricultural chemical to prevent bacterial and viral infections.

[0055] In addition, when the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment is concentrated, it exerts antiviral and bacterial suppression effects, and conversely, when it is diluted, it is effective for cultivating microorganisms and plants due to the contribution of minerals. When used in the field of cultivating microorganisms and plants and accelerating their growth, the natural hot spring concentrate is diluted to an aqueous solution of 50 to 5000 ppm, and applied to the cultivation of microorganisms and plants, and growth can be accelerated by immersing or spraying. It has an excellent effect especially in hydroponic cultivation. It also makes it possible to increase the amount of minerals in the tissue.

[0056] Microorganisms for which natural hot spring concentrate can be advantageously used include euglena, chlorella, koji, etc., and can be used on vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes, eggplants, bell peppers, green onions, broccoli, peas, kidney beans, burdock, radish sprouts, mitsuba, spinach, green onions, strawberries, watermelons, melons, etc., fruit trees such as mandarin oranges, navel oranges, Ponkan oranges, hassaku oranges, peaches, pears, persimmons, figs, nectarines, grapes, apples, etc., flowers such as chrysanthemums, roses, dendrobiums, oncidiums, moth orchids, bougainvilleas, black wood, monstera, hibiscus, arecasia, golden banyan, lucky tree, carnations, gerberas, cyclamen, cineraria, julienne, begonias, stocks, rape blossoms, etc., regardless of whether they are grown hydroponically, on the open ground, in a greenhouse, or in soil, as well as grass, tobacco leaves, tea, shiitake mushrooms, etc. It is also useful for keeping vegetables and fruits fresh, and for preserving the life of flowers.

[0057] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment contains a wealth of minerals, so adding the natural hot spring concentrate to drinking water or the like produces a hot spring water drink (mineral-containing drinking water) that contains high-quality multi-minerals, making it possible to eliminate mineral deficiencies. Over the course of more than five years of usage, it has been discovered that depending on the physical condition of the day, the drink may taste sour, bitter, or salty like blood. It is speculated that this is due to a lack of mucous membrane under the tongue, meaning that the body tries to absorb the minerals it needs first, which manifests itself as a change in taste. In fact, it has been found to have an immediate effect on hangovers, constipation, etc.

[0058] The effects of each mineral and its corresponding function are mainly known as follows: Calcium (Ca): Bitterness and sourness Strengthens bones and teeth. Suppresses nervous irritation. Prevents high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis. Potassium (K): Salty Maintains normal blood pressure. Prevents myocardial infarction. Maintains normal muscle contraction. Sodium (Na): Salty It helps transmit nerve impulses. It promotes digestion. It maintains the osmotic pressure of blood, etc. Magnesium (Mg): Bitterness Prevents myocardial infarction. Relieves muscle pain. Suppresses nervous irritation. Phosphorus (P): Acidity Helps to recover from fatigue. Strengthens bones and teeth. Maintains the life of each cell. Iron (Fe): Tastes like blood Improves anemia. Helps children grow. Improves immunity and prevents stomatitis. Copper (Cu): Astringent Strengthens blood vessels, maintains hair and skin color, and strengthens bones. Cobalt (Co): Tasteless Enhances hematopoietic function. Prevents anemia. Selenium (Se): Tasteless Prevents lifestyle-related diseases. Prevents aging of blood vessels, skin, and other internal organs. Eliminates harmful minerals. Zinc (Zn): Astringency Keeps skin healthy. Boosts immunity. Effective for hair growth and hair loss. Manganese (Mn): Astringent Helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and urea. Helps in bone formation. Improves memory. Molybdenum (Mo): Tasteless Helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and urea. Maintains normal nerve function. Has a hematopoietic effect. Chromium (Cr): Tasteless Helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and urea. Prevents high blood pressure. Helps in preventing aging.

[0059] In addition to being used as a beverage as described above, the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment can also be used as a seasoning, taking advantage of its abundant mineral content. When used as a seasoning, it has the following effects: (1) It tenderizes meat. (2) It supplements the minerals contained in food by using it in dressings, etc. (3) It tightens the flavor by adding a sour taste. (4) It eliminates the fishy smell of fish, etc.

[0060] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment can be used as a virus inactivator and a bacterial growth inhibitor due to its antiviral effect and bacterial growth inhibitory effect as described in the examples below. For example, when used in the cleaning field, an aqueous solution of the natural hot spring concentrate with a concentration of 50 to 5000 ppm can be used at a concentration of 0.1 to 100 mL / m 2By switching from conventional chlorine-based cleaning and deodorizing materials, it is possible to develop products that are safe for both the environment and the human body.

[0061] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment can be applied to cosmetics by taking advantage of its abundant minerals. When used in the cosmetics field, the natural hot spring concentrate can be diluted into an aqueous solution with a concentration of 50 to 5000 ppm and sprayed on hair, face, or body, allowing the minerals to penetrate, reducing damage to hair, adding volume, and keeping skin smooth.

[0062] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment has a high bacterial inhibition effect and can be used in the field of deodorization. When used in the field of deodorization, an aqueous solution of the natural hot spring concentrate at 50 to 5000 ppm is applied to the source of odor at a rate of 0.1 to 100 mL / m 2 By spraying an amount of about 100g, it is possible to eliminate the bad odor. Deodorants and odor eliminator compositions that contain concentrated natural hot springs as an active ingredient can be widely used in the form of solutions, solids, aerosols, etc. to prevent bad odors from human waste itself, toilets, garbage disposal sites, chicken and pig farms, etc., as well as to deodorize refrigerators, shoe boxes, pet breeding houses, etc., and further to prevent body odors such as bad breath and underarm odor.

[0063] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment has a high bacterial suppression effect, so it is also suitable for use in the field of aquaculture. When used in aquaculture, adding the natural hot spring concentrate to an aquarium at a concentration of 20 to 500 ppm improves the feeding of cultured fish and shellfish, promoting their growth, and other effects. In addition, the reproduction of microscopic animals such as rotifers and daphnia, which serve as live bait, is promoted, and aquatic plants can flourish.

[0064] Examples of farmed fish whose growth can be promoted by using concentrated natural hot spring liquid include freshwater farmed fish such as silver salmon, king salmon, yamame, rainbow trout, dace, minnow, tanago, carp, crucian carp, eel, catfish, and loach; saltwater farmed fish such as black sea bream, rockfish, black rockfish, flounder, sea bream, and filefish; tropical fish such as guppies, oscars, angelfish, and neon tetras; crustaceans such as giant river prawn, seaweed shrimp, and crabs; and shellfish such as abalone, pearl oysters, oysters, and scallops.

[0065] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment has a high bacterial inhibition effect, so it can also be applied to wastewater treatment. When used in the wastewater treatment field, the natural hot spring concentrate is added to wastewater at a concentration of 100 to 50,000 ppm, which decomposes, precipitates, coagulates, and settles organic matter contained in the wastewater, making it possible to turn the wastewater into clean water. Examples of wastewater that can be treated with the natural hot spring concentrate include wastewater from fishery processing, livestock manure, poultry wastewater, human manure, and chemical industry wastewater.

[0066] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment contains abundant minerals, so that it is possible to cause reactions such as salting out. Specifically, in the field of water purification. When used in the field of water purification, it is considered that by adding the natural hot spring concentrate to tap water at a concentration of 20 to 500 ppm, it is possible to remove soluble organic matter by precipitation, and to decompose and precipitate sodium hypochlorite itself and trihalomethanes generated as a by-product during chlorine sterilization. Furthermore, since minerals are replenished, tap water can be converted into mineral water in a sterile state. It is also assumed that the natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment can be added to lake water or river water, and the organic matter and microorganisms contained in these waters are decomposed, precipitated, coagulated, and filtered to make safe drinking water.

[0067] The natural hot spring concentrate of the embodiment has a high bacteria suppression effect, so it is expected to be used for sterilization and disinfection. For example, when used in the sterilization and disinfection field, the natural hot spring concentrate can be added to water to a concentration of 20 to 500 ppm to produce an aqueous solution with antibacterial properties, which is useful for treating water from baths, hot springs, pools, etc. Furthermore, it can be applied to all fields of use where sodium hypochlorite is currently used for sterilization. EXAMPLES

[0068] (Preparation of natural hot spring concentrate) An example of the ingredients of the original hot spring when preparing concentrated natural hot spring liquid is shown in the following Table 1. The hot spring in Table 1 is a hot spring (41°C) collected in Komono Town, Mie Prefecture. Of course, there are many different types of hot springs, and hot spring water with spring qualities other than those shown can also be used as a raw material for concentrated natural hot spring liquid.

[0069] [Table 1]

[0070] Hot spring water with the spring quality shown in Table 1 was electrolyzed. The electrolysis device was in the form of a water tank shown in Figure 2, and platinum electrodes were used. To prevent the liquid on the anode side and the cathode side from becoming turbid, the center of the water tank was partitioned with an ion exchange membrane. The electrolysis lasted for about 9 hours, and a current of 1.5 A was constantly passed through the hot spring water. After 9 hours had passed, the liquid in the anode side and the cathode side of the water tank were separately collected.

[0071] When the hot spring water that had undergone electrolysis was collected from the anode and cathode sides and compared visually, the hot spring water on the anode side was a darker brown color than it was initially. In contrast, the hot spring water on the cathode side retained its original color. The color darkened in proportion to the passage of time. After nine hours, the color no longer darkened, so the electrolysis was stopped at that point. The color change is thought to be due to changes in the concentrations of iron, sulfur, etc. in the hot spring water.

[0072] Therefore, the hot spring water collected from the anode side, i.e., the "natural hot spring concentrate," was further analyzed for its components. In the component analysis, potassium and sodium were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrometry, and total sulfur was analyzed by oxidizing with bromine and then measuring BaSO 4 The direct method was used. Other elements were measured by high-frequency inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP). The results of the component analysis are shown in Table 2 below. The concentrated mineral solution in Table 2 is the concentrated natural hot spring liquid.

[0073] [Table 2]

[0074] From Table 2, it can be seen that there was a significant increase in the amounts of sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium. In addition, a separate analysis of the sulfur content showed that the sulfur content increased significantly after electrolysis. This confirmed that the hot spring water can be made more concentrated with its components by undergoing electrolysis.

[0075] Example 1 After electrolysis, the natural hot spring concentrate prepared by going through the above-mentioned device in FIG. 2 and each step (steps S1 to S12) in FIG. 3 was used as hot spring mist in a hot spring mist inhalation facility described in Patent No. 6523960, which was invented separately by the inventor. Figures 4 and 5 show a comparison of the results before and after use. Both were measured using an Oligoscan device that uses Raman spectroscopy for non-invasive and short-time measurement of harmful heavy metals and essential and reference minerals manufactured by Oligoscan. The measurement subjects were four locations on the palm of each subject. The measurement light was a UV tungsten lamp with a wavelength of 380 to 730 nm. The intake of essential minerals was measured using an Oligoscan device from four locations on the palm of each subject when the natural hot spring concentrate was not used (FIG. 4) and when the natural hot spring concentrate was used for three months (FIG. 5). The results are shown in graph form as measured values ​​(unit: μg / mgTissues). The graphs for essential and reference minerals are divided into zones within the standard range of ±1SD, zones of ±1SD<±2SD, and zones of ±2SD< based on the database.

[0076] Comparing Figures 4 and 5 regarding the intake of essential minerals, it can be seen that by using concentrated natural hot spring water, the absorption of major minerals increased by 39% for potassium, 32% for calcium, and 11% for sodium.

[0077] Trace minerals also increased, for example, copper by 63%, zinc by 27%, iodine by 36%, and iron by 10%. Of course, other increases were also observed.

[0078] Example 2 A second example using the natural hot spring concentrate prepared by the above method will be described. A virus inactivation test was conducted using the natural hot spring concentrate. The inactivation effect on human coronavirus was evaluated using a 2500-fold diluted solution of the natural hot spring concentrate and phosphate buffer solution (PBS(-)) as a test control. Virus: Human coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2 WK-521), virus titer (undiluted): 3.6 x 10 4 TCID 50 / mL, cells: Vero cells (strain number: JCRB0111, medium composition: 10% serum (FBS) DMEM) were used.

[0079] <1. Preparation of the virus> The aforementioned Vero cells were incubated at 3.0 × 10 5 After adjusting the concentration to cells / mL, 10 mL was added to 75 cm 2 Pour into tissue culture and incubate at 37 °C and CO. 2 After culturing for one day in an incubator with a 5% concentration, 5 ~10 6 TCID 50 100 μL of SARS-CoV-2 was inoculated into the sample. 2 After culturing for 3 days in an incubator with a 5% concentration, the virus titer was measured using the TCID50 method.

[0080] 2. Cell preparation The aforementioned Vero cells were incubated at 3.0 × 10 5After adjusting the concentration to cells / mL, 100 μL / well were seeded into a 96-well plate and incubated at 37°C in CO 2 The cells were cultured for one day in an incubator at a concentration of 5%.

[0081] <3. Preparation of specimen> 975 μL of each sample was plated onto a 24-well plate.

[0082] <4. Reaction of the virus and the specimen> 25μL of the virus-containing solution was mixed with the specimen and reacted. The reaction time was 1 minute, after which 100μL of the virus mixture was added to 900μL of serum-free DMEM medium to stop the reaction. The reaction between the virus and the specimen was carried out in a cabinet at room temperature of 23℃ and humidity of 44% (RH%).

[0083] <5. Addition to Vero cells and culturing> The solution diluted in "3. Preparation of test specimen" above was seeded on the cells prepared in "1. Preparation of virus" at 100μL / well for one test specimen, 3 wells per reaction time. Then, the cells were incubated at 37℃, CO 2 The samples were cultured for one day in an incubator with a concentration of 5%, and the amount of infectious virus was measured to evaluate the antiviral activity of each sample.

[0084] <6. Virus inactivation rate results> The test specimens were 2500-fold and 5000-fold diluted solutions of the natural hot spring concentrate prepared by the above method. The control was a virus solution with a reaction time of 0 min. Tap water was used as the reference.

[0085] Virus inactivation rate for each sample compared to the control When the natural hot spring concentrate was diluted 2,500 times, 91.9% of the virus inactivation was confirmed after 1 minute compared to the viral infectivity at 0 minutes of reaction. When a 5,000-fold diluted solution of concentrated natural hot spring water was used, 77.6% of the virus inactivation was confirmed after 1 minute compared to the viral infectivity at 0 minutes of reaction. Since no reduction in viruses was observed in the reference tap water, the virus reduction rate of each sample compared to the control is considered to be the same as the inactivation rate. The results are shown in Table 3.

[0086] [Table 3]

[0087] In parallel with the virus inactivation test described above, a cytotoxicity evaluation (MTT assay) was performed to confirm that the test sample, the concentrated natural hot spring liquid, was not toxic to cells. As an overview of the assay, 25μL of serum-free DMEM was used instead of the virus solution in the test described above under "4. Reaction of the virus with the specimen," and a dilution of the solution that had come into contact with the specimen was prepared to evaluate cytotoxicity. In this assay, the enzyme activity that reduces the MTT dye produced in the cells to formazan dye is optically measured. As a result, if the number of cells decreases due to death or other reasons, the amount of luminescence decreases, making quantitative evaluation possible.

[0088] 7. Cell Preparation The aforementioned Vero cells were mixed at 1.0 × 10 5 After adjusting the concentration to cells / mL, 100 μL / well were seeded into a 96-well plate and incubated at 37°C in CO 2 The cells were cultured for one day in an incubator at a concentration of 5%.

[0089] <8. Preparation of specimen> 975 μL of each sample was plated onto a 24-well plate.

[0090] <9. Reaction of serum-free DMEM with specimen> 25 μL of serum-free DMEM was mixed with the specimen and reacted. The reaction time was 1 minute, after which 100 μL of serum-free DMEM mixture was added to 900 μL of serum-free DMEM medium to stop the reaction. The reaction between serum-free DMEM and the specimen was carried out in a cabinet at room temperature of 23°C and humidity of 20% (RH%).

[0091] <10. Addition to Vero cells and culturing> The 10-fold and 100-fold diluted solutions prepared in "3. Preparation of test specimens" were inoculated into the cells prepared in "1. Preparation of virus" at 100 μL / well for one test specimen, 3 wells per reaction time. Then, the cells were incubated at 37°C, CO 2 The cells were cultured for one day in an incubator at a concentration of 5%.

[0092] <11. Cytotoxicity test> Add 1 μL of MTT solution to each well and incubate at 37℃, CO 2 The color reaction was allowed to proceed for 2 hours in an incubator with a concentration of 5%. After that, 100 μL of the solubilization solution was added to each well, and the absorbance at 595 nm was measured using a microplate reader.

[0093] <12. Cytotoxicity Evaluation Results> The test specimens were 2500-fold and 5000-fold diluted solutions of the natural hot spring concentrate prepared by the above method. The control was a virus solution with a reaction time of 0 min.

[0094] Compared to the absorbance values ​​of cells exposed to serum-free DMEM medium that had not been exposed to the test specimen, there was no significant decrease in the values ​​for the 2500-fold diluted solution of the natural hot spring concentrate and the 5000-fold diluted solution of the natural hot spring concentrate. From this, it can be said that the solutions that had come into contact with each test specimen were not toxic to the cells. The results are shown in Table 4.

[0095] [Table 4]

[0096] Example 3 The effects of adding the natural hot spring concentrate prepared by the above method to the bathtub during bathing were compared with those of bathing with tap water, and the effects of preventing the bath from cooling down were confirmed. The subjects were three men and women who required nursing care or assistance, with an average age of 92.7 years old. They were divided into a group in which the natural hot spring concentrate was added and a group in which plain water (tap water) was used, and their armpit temperatures and tympanic membrane temperatures were measured before and after bathing. The results are shown in the bar graphs in Figure 6 (armpit temperature) and Figure 7 (tympanic membrane temperature).

[0097] The graphs of the results (see Figures 6 and 7) show that in the group that added concentrated natural hot spring liquid, body temperature remained high after bathing and they were less likely to get cold after the bath. Temperature measurements and observations of body temperature over time using a thermography camera revealed that the body temperature of the subjects in the group that added concentrated natural hot spring liquid rose.

[0098] In addition, a questionnaire was conducted regarding the psychological and physical sensations before and after bathing, comparing the results when adding concentrated natural hot spring water to the bathtub and when bathing in tap water. The values ​​are based on the subjective opinion of the subjects. About "body stiffness (tension)" When using concentrated natural hot spring water, the score increased by 1.4 points, from 5.8 before bathing to 7.2 after bathing. For those taking plain water, the score increased by 1.0 from 6.3 before bathing to 7.3 after bathing. About "Relaxation Level" When using concentrated natural hot spring water, the score increased by 1.6, from 6.3 before bathing to 7.9 after bathing. In the case of plain water, the score rose by 0.5 from 7.5 before bathing to 8.0 after bathing.

[0099] Therefore, natural hot spring concentrate can maintain body temperature high after bathing, prevent chilling after bathing, reduce tension, and improve relaxation. Natural hot spring concentrate is extremely effective as a bath additive because it provides effects similar to those of hot spring bathing.

[0100] Example 4 The natural hot spring concentrate prepared by the above method was examined for its effect of inhibiting bacterial growth. The following three types of bacteria (test bacteria) were used: Escherichia coli IFO 3972 Staphylococcus aureus (IFO 12732) Salmonella (Salmonella enteritidis IFO 3313)

[0101] The test bacteria was transferred to a nutrient agar medium and cultured at 35° C. for 24 hours, after which one colony was transferred to a nutrient bouillon medium and cultured with shaking for 18 hours at 35° C. The bacterial solution was diluted using nutrient bouillon.

[0102] The concentrated natural hot spring solution was diluted 2000 times, 5000 times, and 10000 times with sterile distilled water to prepare samples.

[0103] 0.1 mL of the bacterial solution was inoculated into 20 mL of each diluted sample, and the number of viable bacteria was measured after 2 minutes, 5 minutes, and 20 minutes using SCDLP agar medium. The results are shown in Table 5 below.

[0104] [Table 5]

[0105] For all types of bacteria, it was confirmed that the natural hot spring concentrate reduced the number of bacteria over time. Also, the more concentrated the natural hot spring concentrate, the greater the effect of reducing the number of bacteria. Therefore, natural hot spring concentrate is effective in inhibiting the growth of bacteria. In other words, natural hot spring concentrate can be used as a bacterial growth inhibitor. [Explanation of symbols]

[0106] 1 Processing equipment 10 Treatment tank 11 Positive electrode 12 Negative electrode 13 Power supply section 14 Ion exchange membrane 15. Ore Ws Hot Spring Water

Claims

1. This natural hot spring concentrate is a metal-containing solution obtained by electrolyzing natural hot spring water and treating it with strong acid and strong alkali, and stirring the liquid with minerals containing mineral components, and is characterized in that the metal-containing solution contains organic and inorganic substances and has the property of oxidizing these.

2. The natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1, wherein the metal-containing solution contains 1 to 20 mg / L of iron, 1 to 10 mg / L of magnesium, and 1 to 10 mg / L of potassium as main components, has a specific gravity of 1.1 to 1.5, and has a pH of 0.1 to 2.

0.

3. The metal-containing solution contains iron, magnesium, and potassium as metal components, Further, phosphorus, titanium, calcium, manganese, sodium, silicon, cobalt, lithium, copper, nickel, zinc, and barium are included; The natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1, which is substantially free of arsenic, lead, mercury, and chromium.

4. A virus inactivating agent comprising the natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1.

5. A bacterial growth inhibitor comprising the natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1.

6. A liquid fertilizer comprising the natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1.

7. A beverage comprising the natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1.

8. A bath additive comprising the natural hot spring concentrate according to claim 1.

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